SEE MRS N. TYRRELL for assignments. This is an old page that is being used to cross check where we were last year when Mock Congress was our last unit of the year. As you can see, Our remaining units include: Manifest Destiny and Territorial Growth, Causes of the Civil War, and Civil War and Reconstruction.
Students who are absent for Mock Congress day will need to complete the voting record sheet by going to our Mock Congress Senate or House wiki page. Click on the bills that are highlighted in yellow, view the billand powerpoint and write about it like we did in class on your voting record sheet. Mock Congress Voting Sheet for the Senate
Week of April 29th through May 17th
We are beginning our Mock Congress Unit and it will conclude on May 17th with our Mock Congress Session. You will be following the agenda that is listed on our Mock Congress 2013 Agenda page. This is our agenda for the next couple of weeks. Week of April 22nd
We will be wrapping up our Civil War Unit with our DBQ Summative on Thurs., April 25th. Review your notes, handouts, Lincoln's 1st and 2nd Inaugural Address, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, MLK I Have a Dream speech, and Oh Captain! My Captain! documents. The summative will be 10 DBQs and 1 extened response question.
Mon., April 22nd
Finish the film Glory - turn in Completed Viewing Guide
Complete Ohio As America Post Tests
Gettysburg Address x
HW: Complete Gettysburg Address Activity x Tues., April 23rd
Lincoln is re-elected - 2nd Inaugural Address
The War Ends x Weds., April 24th
Civil War Collage is due for Peer Evaluation
Summative Review x Thurs., April 25th
Civil War Sumamtive x Fri., April26th- NO SCHOOL
Week of April 15th (Tax Day)
We will begin our unit on the Civil War this week and learn how African Americans fought during the Civil War through the movie Glory. You will be assigned a Civil War Photo Collage that will be due by the end of the unit. Instructions will be explained during class on Monday. Your Civil War Summative will be on April 25th. x Mon., April 15th
Election of 1860
Consequences of the Lincoln Presidency
The Civil War in 4 Minutes - video x HW: Complete North and South Strengths/ Weaknesses and Stategies using American Nation Textbook pgs. 486-492 Begin your Civil War Photo Collage - Due April 24th x Tues., April 16th
South Carolina Secedes
Ft. Sumter at Charleston Harbor
African Americans and the Civil War - American Nation 498-499 x HW: Work on your Civil War Photo Collage x Weds., April 17th through Mon., April 22nd x The Civil War through the movie Glory - Complete Viewing Guide during the movie x HW for Weds. Night: Complete
HW for Thrus. Night: Analyze Gettysburg Address Activity.
Week of April 8th
We will be finishing our mini unit on the Causes of the Civil War with our 20 point summative this Friday. It will consist of 10 document based questions and one extended response. You should be familiar with the Anti-Slavery Society Manifesto, Declaration of Sentiments, Dred Scott vs. Sandford, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and the 1860 Party Platforms documents. x
Your Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom simulation assignment is due on Friday. x Mon., April 8th
Defense Witnesses testimony - Simeon Bushness Mock Trial
Closing Statements - verdict x
HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom x Tues., April 9th
Social Reform - Individuals Who Made Change Happen Dred Scott vs. Sandford - analyzing court documents Dred Scott video x
HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom x Weds., April 10th
Social Reform - Individuals Who Made Change Happen Kansas Nebraska Act Lincoln Douglas Debates Angry Town Halls 1858 John Brown's Raid John Brown Hero or Villain John Brown: His Fight for Freedom John Brown's Raid on American Memory x
HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom x Thurs., April 11thx
Summative Review x
HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom x Fri., April 12th Causes of the Civil War Summative
Week of April 1st
Hope everyone had an enjoyable spring break and you are refreshed and ready to go for the 4th quarter. We will begin our unit on the Causes of the Civil War April 2nd. Our next summative will be on April 12th. It will consist of 10 Document Based Questions and 1 extended response question worth 10 pts. The extended response question will be based upon which party platform would you choose for the 1860 Presidentail Election. x Tues. April 2nd
Guiding Questions and ID's America, the Story of US: Division x HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th x Weds., April 3rd
Return Jacksonian Era and Manifest Destiny Summative
Reform Movements
Anti-Slavery Society Seneca Falls Convention and Declaration of Sentiments x HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial Role Assignments x Thurs., April 4th
Popular Sovereignty
Kansas Nebraska Act
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott vs. Sandford x HW:Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th,
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial Role Assignments x Fri., April 5th
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial x HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th Week of March 18th x
This week we will be finishing up our Manifest Destiny / Growth of the Nation Unit. Our Summative will take place this Friday, March 22nd. The Summative will be 50 multiple choice questions (no extended response). Remember, you can use your big map while completing the summative. Your map must be completed by class on Thursday. You may hand write notes on the space provided on the back of your map (only below the "North", "South" and "West" sections). x
If you are planning on leaving for your spring break early, please inform Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl to schedule a time to take the summative before you leave. x x Mon. March 18th
Mexico wins Independence from Spain
Missions and Ranches
California
President Polk and the Oregon Territory HW: Read American Nation 13.4 (pgs. 394-397). Take notes. Also, work on your big map and study for the summative.
x Tues. March 19th
Mexican-American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo HW: Read American Nation 13.5 (pgs.399-402) starting with "California Gold Rush". Complete the Journal Entry Activity. Also, work on your big map and study for the summative.
x Wed. March 20th
California Gold Rush
Compromise 1850
Gadsden Purchase HW: Complete the big map and study for the summative. x Thurs. March 21st
Review for the summative
Big map due today by class HW: Study for the summative x Fri. March 22nd
Summative - 50 Multiple Choice Questions. You may use your map to complete the summative. HW: Have a great spring break and be safe! x
Week of March 11th x
This week we will be focusing on Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. We will learn about reasons and motivations for moving west, different groups of people moving across the country, and new territories and treaties. Remember to bring your packet of maps and your colored pencils to class every day this week. x
Keep in mind that our next summative will be on Friday, March 22nd. If you are planning on leaving for your spring break early, please tell Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl. We will have to make alternative plans for your summative. Thank you. x Mon. March 11th
Manifest Destiny
Lure of the Oregon Trail
49th Parallel
Work on maps 1 & 2 HW: Read American Nation 13.1 (pgs. 382-284) Begin with "Exploring New Lands". Also, complete map 1. x Tues. March 12th
Life on the Oregon Trail
Work on maps 2 & 3 HW: Read American Nation 13.5 (pgs. 398-399) Read up to, but not including "California Gold Rush" x Wed. March 13th
The Mormon Trek
Work on maps 3 & 4 HW: Texas Independence and Annexation Reading. Highlight and take notes as necessary. x Thurs. March 14th
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Oregon Country
Texas Independence and Annexation HW: Complete all four maps x Fri. March 15th
Map Review Day - all maps are due.
Week of March 4th
The Manifest Destiny Unit begins this week. We will learn about our seventh president, Andrew Jackson, and the events that took place during his presidency. Remember to always bring your spiral notebook to class. On Friday, we will review the Early Republic Summative. Our next summative will be on March 22nd. If you are planning on leaving for you spring break early please tell Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl. We will have to make alternative plans for your summative. x Mon. March4th
Suffrage
Election of 1824 - The "Corrupt Bargain"
Adams - promoting economic growth
Election of 1828 - A "Bitter Campaign"
Jacksonian Democracy
HW: Read American Nation 12.2 (pgs. 365-368). Fill in the Jackson Organizer and take notes on the Bank War. x Tues. March 5th
Spoils System
Kitchen Cabinet
Bank War
HW: Read American Nation 12.3 (pgs. 370-371) read up to but NOT including "Tragedy for Native Americans". Take notes. x Wed. March 6th
Tariff of Abominations
Nullification Act
HW: Read American Nation 12.3 (pgs. 371-374) Take notes. x Thurs. March 7th
Martin Van Buren
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
HW: none assigned x Fri. March 8th
Review Early Republic Summative
Mapping
Week of Feb. 25th x
This week we will be finishing the Early Republic Unit. Our summative will take place on Friday, March 1st. The summative will cover information from the Presidency's of Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, John Quincy Adams, and Monroe. There will be 30 Multiple Choice questions and 1 Extended Response. We've learned a lot of information so far, and still have a lot to learn this week. It is extremely important that you study hard each night. Short quizzes will be given throughout the week. x Mon. Feb. 25th - James Madison
The Industrial Revolution
HW: Read American Nation 11.3 (pgs. 342-346) Skip the "Three Sectional Leaders" section. Take notes. x Tues. Feb. 26th - James Monroe
American Business Grows
Foreign Competition
The Protective Tariff 1816
Henry Clay's American System
The U.S. Gains Florida
The Missouri Compromise x
HW: Read American Nation 11. 4 - The Monroe Doctrine (pgs. 350-351) Take notes. Also, study for the Summative. x Wed. Feb. 27th - James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
The Monroe Doctrine
Western Routes
Improvements to Roads
Steam Transportation
Canal System x
HW: Study for the Summative. x Thurs. Feb. 28th
Review for the Summative. x Fri. Feb. 29th
Early Republic Summative. 30 Multiple Choice, 1 Extended Response. Week of Feb. 19th x
Welcome back from your long weekend. This week we will be wrapping up Chapter 10. We'll discover the new territory provided by the Louisiana Purchase, new threats from overseas, conflicts with Native Americans, and the War of 1812. You should be studying every night, and expect to have a few quizzes throughout the week. x Tues. Feb. 19th
Return Articles of Confederation and Constitution Summative
Marbury v. Madison DBQ Activity
Control of the Mississippi River
Lewis and Clark Expedition x
HW: Read American Nation 10.3 (pgs. 312-314) Take notes. Review notes from 9.2 (pgs. 285-286). Also, complete the Marbury v. Madison DBQ Activity. x Wed. Feb. 20th
Trade Around the World
American Neutrality is Violated
Jefferson Tries and Embargo x
HW: Read American Nation 10.4 (pgs. 316-319) Take notes. x Thurs. Feb. 21st
Conflict with Native Americans
Tecumseh's Confederation
The War Hawks
Causes for Declaring War
Early Days of the War of 1812 x
HW: Read 10.5 (pgs. 320-325) Complete the War of 1812 Graphic Organizer x Fri. Feb. 22nd
War of 1812
Week of Feb.11th x
This week we will begin the Early Republic unit. This will be a fast paced unit as we'll cover five chapters (9-13) in the American Nation textbook over the next three weeks. So, make sure you're keeping up with homework and classwork, as well as studying every night! Our Early Republic Summative will be on March 1st. x
We'll start this week with Chapter 9 and end the week partly into Chapter 10. With the long weekend ahead of us, time is of the essence and we need to stay focused and on task. x EXTRA CREDIT - EARN UP TO 10 POINTS: Watch the President's State of the Union Address and complete the activity that is attached. It will be due on Weds., Feb. 13th.
x Tues. Feb 12th
Whiskey Rebellion
French Revolution
Neutrality Proclamation
Jay's Treaty
Washington's Farewell Address x
HW: Read American Nation Chapter 9.3 pgs. 287-290 and complete the Hamilton/Jefferson T-Chart.
x Wed. Feb. 13th
Differing views of Hamilton and Jefferson
Election of 1796 Conflict with France (XYZ Affair)
Alien and Sedition Acts
Election of 1800 x
HW: Read American Nation Ch. 10.1 pgs. 302-305 and take notes. x Thurs. Feb. 14th - Happy Valentines Day!
Jefferson's Presidency
Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison
American Nation textbook x Week of Feb. 4th
This week we will be wrapping up Chapter 8 in the American Nation textbook (The United States Constitution). Due to having a snow day on Friday, we have pushed the summative back one day. On Thursday, we will have a review for our Summative. x
Our Summative will be on Friday, February 8th. It will include the Articles of Confederation, Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Shays' Rebellion, the United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Bill of Rights. There will be 30MC and 1ER question. You should be studying chapters 7 & 8 in your American Nation textbook and your notes from class. Also, take a look at the videos and handouts from the previous two weeks. x Mon. Feb. 4th
The Articles
The 3 Branches of Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
HW: Study for the Summative x Wed., Feb. 6th
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
HW: Study for the Summative x Thurs. Feb. 7th
Review for the Summative (Chapters 7 & 8).
HW: Study for the Summative x Fri. Feb. 8th
Summative. 30 MC and 1 ER question.
Week of Jan. 28th
We will be conducting our Mock Constitutional Convention Monday - Weds. During the convention you will be re-creating what our Founding Fathers did while debating what should be included in our Constution. We will learn about the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan and decide upon the Great Compromise. We will also have a debate on who should be included as part of our population - henceforth the 3/5ths Clause. It should call for a very interesting week.
Our next summative will be on Feb. 7th. It will include the Articles of Confederation, Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Shays' Rebellion, The United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Bill of Rights.
Homework for the week will consist of studying for the upcoming summative and completing the Mock Constitutional Convention Bullet Points for debate.
Week of Jan. 21st
I hope you had the chance to watch the Public Swearing in Ceremony of President Obama on this very momentious holiday; Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be discussing President Obama's Inaugural Address and make connections to what we have learned about our American heritage.
This week will be our practice OAA week. Our schedule is going to be a little different from our normal school week. I am not going to list our agenda by the day, but for the week, because I will not see all of you every day. We will be having our Mock Constitutional Convention next week. You will be making the very same decisions as our Founding Fathers did when they created our Constitution.
Mon. - we will finish up the unit with the Treaty of Paris 1783 and begin our review.
Tues. - we will view America, the Story of US
Weds. - Summative
Thurs. - Guidance will be having their career day in the Media Center
Fri. - No School Week of Jan. 7th
Our Revolutionary War and the Declarartion of Independence will be our next summative and it will be on Jan. 16th. Please bring your electronic devices to class this week. We will be investigating the Declaration of Independence and deconstructing its meaning. We will have the classroom iPads on Tues. and Weds. if you do not have a device to use in the classroom. x National Geography Bee will be on Tues., Jan. 8th and will be hosted by Superintendent Russ Bennett. The Harmon finalists are as follows: 8th Grade: Ian Doemling, Paul Esposito, Colin Heath, James Kristell, Ann Marie Messing, Lauren Southall, Jared Ruehr 7th Grade: Zach Elsawy and Gunnar Meyer 6th Grade: Ricky John x
Extra Credit Opportunity - Go to the Discussion Board for a new topic this week. x Mon., Jan. 7th
Enlightenment Ideals - We the People
Student Presentations of We the People assignment from Friday
Introduction to the Declaration of Independence HW: Read and take notes or make notecards for 6.2 in your American Nation Textbook (pgs. 173 - 176) x Tues., Jan. 8th
HW: Complete the assignment given in class for your part of the Delcaraion of Independence deconstruction - follow the guidelines given in class. x Weds., Jan. 9th
Complete the Declaration of Independence deconstruction HW: Use your American Nation textbook to complete the handout given in class.
Thurs., Jan. 10th American Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill HW: Use your American Nation textbook to complete the handout given in class. x Fri., Jan. 11th
American Revolutionary War Continued Battle of Trenton Valley Forge Swamp Fox - Francis Marion Battle of Yorktown HW: Begin to study for your Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Summative Week of Dec. 16th
We will be viewing the movie Roots Episode I and II by Alex Haley throughout the week. This is our introduction to our slavery unit. We will continue this unit into 2013. Students who will not be watching the video will have an alternative assignment. This assignment is a simultion of taking the role as a fugitive in "The Fugitive's Path to Freedom". Students who are participating in the alternative assignment will journal their experiences and the decisions they make on their path to freedom. Students will also keep track of their points and determine their outcome based upon their score. This will be graded as a formative assignment. Students who are viewing the video will complete a viewing guide for each day and it will be collected as a formative grade worth 40pts. Each day's assignment will be collected the following day. The viewing guides are available below to download at home.
Week of Dec. 9th and Dec. 16th
We will be finishing our Road to Revolution Unit with our summative on Friday, Dec. 14th. It will consist of 30 multiple choice questions and 1 extened response question. Please use the resource page of our wiki to help you review for the summative. Also, review your spiral notes, note cards, flow charts, and read your American Nation textbook Ch. 5.2 and 5.3. x Mission U.S For Crown or Colony Simulation formative is due by Fri., Dec. 14th. Be sure to complete your Mission U.S.assignment sheet during the simulation. It will be worth 20 pts. Late work will not be accepted for this assignment. It was assigned on Dec.3rd and it will help you study for the summative.
x This week we will be working through the remaining Road to Revolution topics with our note cards, flow charts, and multiple perspectives activity. The following topics to be discussed are: x
The Tea Act Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Quebec Act First Continental Congress Battles of Lexington and Concord x
Homework for the week will be to complete your Road to Revolution II Flowchart by Thurs. (we will also be working on it in class). Also, complete your Mission U.S. Simulation assignment by Friday, Dec. 14th. x Be sure to study for your summative!!!! x Week of Dec. 16th We will be watching Roots Episode I throughout the week A viewing guide and assignment will be completed each day for a 40 pt. formative Week of Dec. 2nd
Scrapbooks are due on Tues., Dec. 4th. Turn them into your homeroom teacher. Scrapbooks and grades will be returned on Dec. 21st. x
We will be having our Boston Massacre Mock Trial this week. Students will be attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and jurors during our mock trial. This will give students a better understanding of what took place during the Boston Massacre and decide for themselves if the soldiers were innocent or guilty of murdering 5 individuals in front of the Custom's House. A sixth victim died 10 years later. Would he be one of the murdered? These are questions you will have to answer. To learn more information about the Boston Massacre and the trial click the following link Boston Massacre Historical Society. x
Use our Road to Revolution Resource Page for additional information. x Mission U.S.Mission 1: For Crown or Colony Simulation - due Dec. 14th, 20 pt. formative x
x You should already be studying for your upcoming Road to Revolution Summative on Dec. 14th. It will cover Chapter 5.2 and 5.3 from your American Nation textbook. x Mon., Dec. 3rd. Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation Boston Massacre Re-enactment History Channel - 3 minute video Boston Massacre Mock Trial Prep x HW: Read the Boston Massacre Informational Packet and highlight important information - you will be using this information to help you write your questions for our Boston Massacre Mock Trial Write your questions for your part of the mock trial x Tues., Dec. 4th - Fri., Dec. 7th
Boston Massacre Mock Trial - Boston Massacre Trial - John Adams HBO Series HW for Dec. 4th: Read and make notecards for American Nation textbook 5.3, pgs. 155 - 157 (Setting the Scene up to Parliament Strikes Back) HW for Dec. 5th: Read and make notecards for 5.3, pgs. 157 - 158 (Parliament Strikes Back up to Lexington and Concord) HW for Dec. 6th: Read and make notecards for 5.3 pgs. 159 - 160 (Lexington and Concord to the end of the section) We will be using the notecards for an activity during the week of Dec. 9th.
Week of Nov. 26th
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break and you are ready to get back to work. We will begin our Road to Revolution Unit on Weds. Monday and Tuesday we will be having our Geography Bee. Review your handout for the websites to help you study for the bee. You can also access information through our Geography Bee link in our resource column to the right. x Extra Credit Opportunities: Don't forget to add to the discussion board for this week. The topic is Thanksgiving and the speeches given by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with Lincoln making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Mission US extra credit will be due by the summative. Instructions will be given later in the week. x
Our Road to Revolution Summative will be on Dec. 14th. x\ Monday, Nov. 26th Geography Bee - Rounds 1 - 3 HW: American Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 146 - 148 (Begin at Setting the Scene and Stop at Britain Imposes New Taxes) You will need your notecards to complete an activity for Weds. x Tuesday, Nov. 27th Geography Bee - Rounds 4 - 6 HW: American Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 148 - 151(Begin at Britain Imposes New Taxes and Stop at New Colonial Leaders) You will need your notecards to complete an activity for Weds. x Weds., Nov. 28th Pontiac's War Proclamation of 1763 Sugar Act HW: Ameican Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 151 - 154 (Beginning at New Colonial Leaders through The Economic Effects of the Stamp Act) x Thurs., Nov. 29th Stamp Act Townshend Act Colonial Leaders Primary Documents Activity HW: Complete Flowchart from Class x Friday, Nov. 30th Boston Massacre Primay Documents Weeks of Nov. 19th and Nov. 26th
Happy Thanksgiving and I wish everyone a wonderful holiday with family and friends! Enjoy the couple of days off relaxing and watching the History Channel:)
DC. Scrapbook day is Tues. - Bring all of your materials to school
Geography Bee is on Nov. 26th and 27th x Mon., Nov. 19th
Finishing up the extended responses questions to our French and Indian War Summative
Students who finished will be working on document based questions x HW: Bring all of your scrapbook materials to school on Tues.
Tues., Nov. 20th
Scrapbook Day
THANKSGIVING BREAK! ENJOY! x Week of Nov. 26th
Nov. 26th and 27th - Geography Bee x Weeks of Nov. 12th and Nov. 19th
I would like to take this time to personally thank our Veteran's for ensuring our freedoms and protecting our democracy. In honor of Veteran's Day we will have our Veteran's Day Observance on Monday, Nov. 12th. x
Our French and Indian War Summative will be on Friday, Nov. 16th. Read pgs. 140-146 in your American Nation textbook. It will consist of 30 MC questions and two short answer questions for a total of 40 pts. x
DC Scrapbook day will be on Nov. 20th. Please bring all of your scrapbook materials to your homeroom. x Mon., Nov. 12th
Veteran's Day Observance x HW: Perspectives Activity - Outline/Take Notes from American Nation Textbook pgs. 140-144
Study for Summative x Tues., Nov. 13th
George Washington and his Leadership
Jumonville Glen
Fort Necessity
Albany Congress and Albany Plan of Union General Braddock
Forks of the Ohio - Fort Duquesne x HW: Albany Plan of Union Essay Questions Activity, Outline/Take Notes from Americna Nation Textbook pgs. 144-145
Study for Summative x Weds., Nov. 14th
Fort William Henry
Last of the Mohicans video clip
Fort Louisbourg, Canada
Battle for Quebec
Treaty of Paris x HW: Treaty of Paris Activty, Study for Summative x Thurs., Nov. 15th
Review - Comic Strip Classroom Activity x HW: Study for the summative x Fri., Nov. 16th
French and Indian War Summative x Mon., Nov. 19th
Return French and Indian War Summative
Proclamation Act x Tues., Nov. 20th
Scrapbook Day
Weds., Nov. 21st - Fri., Nov. 23rd Thanksgiving Break Week of Nov. 5th
National and Local Elections and Issues will be voted upon on Tues., Nov. 6th. Watch and predict who will win the Presidential Election throughout the day. Does your prediction change? What do you think the Presidential nominees are thinking while watching the returns? What are your thoughts throughout the day?
DC Close Up Project is Due on Friday, Nov. 9th x Mon., Nov. 5th
I Can Statements for the French and Indian War
Essential Question and Enduring Understanding
Media Lab Day - DC Close Up Project - Due Nov. 9th HM: Due Weds. - Complete the information for the Enduring Understanding and Essential Question on your I Can Statement Handout, Complete Vocabulary Assignment x Tues., Nov. 6th
Watch the National and Local Elections - Keep in mind the questions for the Week x Weds., Nov. 7th
Review Essential Question and Enduring Understanding of the French and Indian Wars King William's War Google Earth Presentation
King William's ABC Chart from Google Earth HW: Write bullet points for the King William's ABC Chart - to be used later to help you write an essay about the French and Indian Wars x Thurs., Nov. 8th
French and Indian War Video Clip Queen Anne's War - Google Earth Presentation
Queen Anne's ABC Chart HW: Write bullet points for Queen Anne's ABC Chart - to be used later to help you write an essay about the French and Indian Wars x Fri., Nov. 9th King George's War - Google Earth Presentation
King George's ABC Chart
Writing Assignment - Cause and Effect, and Comparison Essay of the 3 French and Indian Wars - to be completed in class - may use notes from ABC Charts DC Close Up Project is Due x Week of Oct. 29th
We had a wonderful educational experience in Washington D.C.! Thank goodness we weren't supposed to go this week.
American History Museum Box Due Fri., Nov. 2nd
DC Close Up Project - Due Fri., Nov. 9th
DC Scrapbook Work Day - Tues., Nov. 20th
DC Scrapbook due Dec. 4th. x Mock Election Gateway:
Mock Election begins Tues., Oct. 30th and runs through Fri., Nov. 2nd
Follow this link to the National and State and Local Elections... and then follow the directions on your instruction sheet.
Nov. 1st - Fall Conference Night
Nov. 7th - Fall Conference Night x Veterans Day Observance
Our next unit of study will be the French and Indian Wars with our summative on Nov. 16th.
Discussion Board Topics:
Week 1 : 29 October- 6 November: 2012 Presidential Election Final Decisions Mon., Oct. 29th DC Wrap-Ulp
Upload 20 images from your DC trip - 10 from your selected monument and 10 images of where else you saw your theme HW: Museum Box Collage is due Friday - 9 images from the American History Museum with captions. Print out to be handed in at the beginning of class.
Tues., Oct. 30th and Weds., Oct. 31st
Media Lab Days - DC Close Up Project
Mock Election Instructions HW: Work on your DC Close Up Project
Thurs., Nov. 1st
French and Indian Wars Overview HW: Read American Nation Textbook pgs. 140 -147 and make an outline of your notes
Fri., Nov. 2nd
French and Indian Wars - Causes of the War
Mock Election Closes - Cast your Vote Week in Advance: Week of Nov. 5th
Google Earth:
King William's War
Queen Anne's War
King George's War
Albany Plan
George Washington becomes a leader
French and Indian War Week of Oct. 8th
We are wrapping up our unit on Exploration, European Colonization, and 13 Colonies. Our summative will be on Oct. 11th. It will consist of 40 MC and 1 ER for a total of 50 points. Use the Wiki resource page to help you study and the graphic organizers from Mind 42. The links for the graphic organizers are located on the Resource page and below in our weekly assignments. Also, go to Study Island and take their quizzes to help you prepare for you summative.
Discussion Board - County Issues and Candidates
Our Washington DC trip is right around the corner. We will begin preparing for the trip next week in class. Fees are due by Oct. 15th. Please turn in your fee with the yellow slip that was handed out in class and turn it into Mrs. Tyrrell.
Mon., Oct. 8th
Media Lab day - We will be working on your Colonial Advertising Project
Colonial Ad Project is due Tues., Oct. 9th. Turn in a printed copy of your Ad and an electronic copy must be saved in my Dropbox.
HW: Study for your upcoming summative. Study your American Nation Textbook Chapters 3 and 4
Tues, Oct. 9th Colonial Advertizing Project is due - Turn in Hard Copy in Class on Oct. 9th Weds., Oct. 10th
Summative Review
Thurs., Oct. 11th
Summative Fri., Oct. 12th
No School Week of Oct. 1st
We are continuing our unit with the 13 Colonies. Our Exploration, European Settlement, and 13 Colonies Summative is Oct. 11th. It will consist of 40 MC and 2 ER for a total of 50 pts. Do not forget to use all of your resources in helping you to study for the summative.
25 pt. Summative Colonial Advertising Project is due Oct. 9th. Most of your work needs to be completed outside of class time. This is an individual project.
Continue working on your Study Logs and Notes/Issues section of your binder. There will be a spot check throughout the week on your study log and notes/issues. They are coming along, but a few students need to work more deligently on their study logs.
Our WashingtonDC Trip is approaching quickly. Fees are due by Oct. 15th. When bringing your payment in be sure to include your yellow fee slip. Turn your money into Mrs. Tyrrell. Bus assignments will be announced this week. Our DC trip is Oct. 24, 25, and 26. Mon., Oct. 1st
Current Events
Recap on European Colonization House of Burgesses - 1st General Assembly Pilgrim Colony at Plymouth Mind42 Web
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 3. 5 - Review and take notes.
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 4.2. Complete Web of the Middle Colonies that was started in class.
Thurs., Oct. 4th
Presidential Debate Discussion Southern Colonies Southern Colonies Mind Map HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 4.3. Complete Web of the Southern Colonies that was started in class.
Fri., Oct. 5th
Current Events Discussion
13 Colonies - Tying it all together Week of Sept. 24th
Students' Study Logs and Notebooks will be checked in class on Monday.
Parents are invited to attend the DC Parent Meeting on Thurs., Sept. 27th at 7PM. This is for parents only. Students will be going over this information in class. Students brought home on Friday, Sept. 21st, their DC fee slips with payment and due date information. Please check with your child if you havenot received your fee slip from them.
Monday, Sept. 24th
Media Lab Day - ABC-CLIO Exploration of Jamestown Research Assignment
HW: Complete Jamestown Exploration Assignment if not completed in class.
Thur., Sept. 27th
European Powers in North America - French, British, Dutch, and Swedes
Fri., Sept. 28th
Media Lab Day - 13 Colonies Advertisement Project - Due Oct. 9th
Propaganda Techniques Week of Sept. 17th
We are beginning our week by celebrating Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. For more information click on the link. National Constitution Center
We will begin our Exploration / Colonization Unit this week. We will being reading Ch. 3 from our American Nation Textbook. Our summative will be on October 11th.
Washington DC Information
Students have selected their partners and roommates. We are now moving onto the next phase of our trip. Students are to return their Veteran's Form by Tues., Sept. 18th. Students are to turn into Mrs. Tyrrell their relatives who are Veterans on the Veteran Form. Please include their Military Division, Rank, Years of Service, Awards, how they are related to the student, and any other pertinent information. During our Wreath Laying Ceremony in DC we will announce all Veteran's names along with all of the information provided.
DC Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Sept. 27th at 7 PM at Harmon Middle School. Please plan to attend. This is a very important meeting for parents to attend. Students are asked not to attend. We will cover the same information with the students during their Social Studies classes.
Mon., Sept. 17th
National Constitution Day Observance
We the People . . . Lessons
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.1 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Add to the Discussion Board
Tues., Sept. 18th
Protestant England, Catholic Spain
Exploration / Early Colonization Guiding Questions and Terms
Columbus and the Columbian Exchange - Old World / New World
Native American Influences
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.2 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Weds., Sept. 19th and Thrus., Sept. 20th
Return / Review Opening Unit Summative
Colonizing New Spain - Impact on Native Americans
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.3 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Fri., Sept. 21st
6 Voyages of Francis Drake Mapping Activity
Mapping European Colonies Week of Sept. 10th
Group selections will be made for our Washington DC trip. Please have all roommates sign the form and return to Mrs. Tyrrell by Friday, Sept. 14th before 1st period.
Our Geography/Economics/Government/Citizenship Summative (35 pts.) will be on Friday, Sept. 14th. This summative is a practice summative and will be counted as a formative grade. Make sure to bring your binder and notebook to class every day. You will have a Study Log/Notebook Check on Friday. It will be a formative grade 30 pts..
Continue to post to the discussion board and keep up with the current events that are occuring throughout the world.
Mapping Review
Penny Game - Income/Spending Charts
Top 10 Countries GDP
Economic Top 10 Lists
3 Branches of Government - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
HW: Complete practice map of states and regions (Due Thurs., Sept. 13th)
HW: Propaganda Techniques - Watch TV ads for the 7 propaganda techniques, identify the ad and which technique it uses (Due. Thurs., Sept. 13th) HW: Review Ch. 8, American Nation textbook x Tues., Sept. 11th
9/11 Observance / Terrorism
Perceptions of War
EHL - What are the basic rules of international humanitarian law?
Geneva Conventions
Weds., Sept. 12th
Bill of Rights / Homeland Security
We the People Lessons 23 and 26
The Will of the People - Williamsburg Video x
Study for Friday's Summative - Study your American Nation Textbook, Ch. 8
Due: Practice Map and Propaganda Technique's Assignment due Thrus.
Thur,, Sept. 13th
Electoral College - Mapping Delegates
Political Candidates
Summative Review x
HW: Study for Summative, Organize your Study Log / Notebook
Fri,, Sept. 14th
Opening Unit Summative - 35 points
Study Log / Notebook Check - 30 points Week of Sept. 3rd
Washington D.C. - Partner selection will begin this week. Partner forms will be handed out during your Social Studies class and will be due by Friday, Sept. 7th
Be sure to post to the Discussion Board - Current Issues: Gas Prices and Energy
Geography, Economics, Government Practice Summative will be on Sept. 14th. The summative will be counted as a formative grade. You should be studying for the summative every night.
Tues., Sept. 4th
Economic Terms Activity - To be completed for homework if not completed in class.
Who would you vote for? - Scholastic News Article
Current Events
Weds., Sept. 5th and Thurs., Sept. 6th
Continuation of Economic Terms - An Economic Story
Preamble to the Constitution - American Nation pg. 223
Basic Government - American Nation Ch. 8, Section 1 & 2
Fri., Sept. 7th
The Penny Game - Income and Spending Activity
Discussion on the Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Week of Aug. 27th
Issue of the Week: 2012 Presidential Election
The Republican National Convention is being held in Tampa, Florida this week. Due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the opening day has been postponed until Tuesday. Take a look at Behind the Scenes of the 2012 National Republican Convention a GOPConvention2012.com.
You need to be studying the geography of the United States and be able to identify the states. Go to the resource page and play the games to learn the states.
Your American Nation textbook should be covered and left at home to help you study for the next days lesson. Monday, August 27th- Finish online activities as needed.
Contact/ Signature sheet due.
Computer Lab Day: Enrollment in the HarmonSS8 and MockCongress2013 wikis, Introduction to Personal Pages, Discussion Boards, ABC-CLIO and Google Docs
Save all of your H drive files to a jump drive and upload to http://google.docs.com. You will need to download Google Drive onto your home computer. Follow the instructions given in class or go to https://vimeo.com/42348142 to watch a video on how to download Google Drive to your home computer.
Tuesday, August 28th- Study- Options TBS
Issue Discussion - 2012 Presidential Election
Study Log / Interactive Notebook Set Up
Geography Pre-test
American Nation Textbook: Themes of Geography pg. 4 - 9
Wednesday, August 29th- Study- Options TBS
U.S. Geography- History Alive: U.S. Regions and Stereotypes
American Nation: Geography and Climate pgs. 10 -17
Thursday, August 30th- Study- Options TBS
U.S. Geography- History Alive: Location, Location, Location and Landmarks Friday, August 31st- Participate in the Wiki Discussion
News of the Week Discussion Region Assignments for Mock Congress
Coming Attractions:
Current Events Mondays
Friday News Discussio
Election 2012
Economic and Political Vocabulary Pre-Test
Students who are absent for Mock Congress day will need to complete the voting record sheet by going to our Mock Congress Senate or House wiki page. Click on the bills that are highlighted in yellow, view the bill and powerpoint and write about it like we did in class on your voting record sheet.
Mock Congress Voting Sheet for the Senate
Mock Congress Voting Sheet for the House
Week of April 29th through May 17th
We are beginning our Mock Congress Unit and it will conclude on May 17th with our Mock Congress Session. You will be following the agenda that is listed on our Mock Congress 2013 Agenda page. This is our agenda for the next couple of weeks.
Week of April 22nd
We will be wrapping up our Civil War Unit with our DBQ Summative on Thurs., April 25th. Review your notes, handouts, Lincoln's 1st and 2nd Inaugural Address, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, MLK I Have a Dream speech, and Oh Captain! My Captain! documents. The summative will be 10 DBQs and 1 extened response question.
Mon., April 22nd
Finish the film Glory - turn in Completed Viewing Guide
Complete Ohio As America Post Tests
Gettysburg Address
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HW: Complete Gettysburg Address Activity
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Tues., April 23rd
Lincoln is re-elected - 2nd Inaugural Address
The War Ends
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Weds., April 24th
Civil War Collage is due for Peer Evaluation
Summative Review
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Thurs., April 25th
Civil War Sumamtive
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Fri., April 26th - NO SCHOOL
Week of April 15th (Tax Day)
We will begin our unit on the Civil War this week and learn how African Americans fought during the Civil War through the movie Glory. You will be assigned a Civil War Photo Collage that will be due by the end of the unit. Instructions will be explained during class on Monday. Your Civil War Summative will be on April 25th.
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Mon., April 15th
Election of 1860
Consequences of the Lincoln Presidency
The Civil War in 4 Minutes - video
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HW: Complete North and South Strengths/ Weaknesses and Stategies using American Nation Textbook pgs. 486-492 Begin your Civil War Photo Collage - Due April 24th
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Tues., April 16th
South Carolina Secedes
Ft. Sumter at Charleston Harbor
African Americans and the Civil War - American Nation 498-499
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HW: Work on your Civil War Photo Collage
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Weds., April 17th through Mon., April 22nd
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The Civil War through the movie Glory - Complete Viewing Guide during the movie
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HW for Weds. Night: Complete
HW for Thrus. Night: Analyze Gettysburg Address Activity.
Week of April 8th
We will be finishing our mini unit on the Causes of the Civil War with our 20 point summative this Friday. It will consist of 10 document based questions and one extended response. You should be familiar with the Anti-Slavery Society Manifesto, Declaration of Sentiments, Dred Scott vs. Sandford, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and the 1860 Party Platforms documents.
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Your Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom simulation assignment is due on Friday.
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Mon., April 8th
Defense Witnesses testimony - Simeon Bushness Mock Trial
Closing Statements - verdict
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HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom
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Tues., April 9th
Social Reform - Individuals Who Made Change Happen
Dred Scott vs. Sandford - analyzing court documents
Dred Scott video
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HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom
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Weds., April 10th
Social Reform - Individuals Who Made Change Happen
Kansas Nebraska Act
Lincoln Douglas Debates Angry Town Halls 1858
John Brown's Raid
John Brown Hero or Villain
John Brown: His Fight for Freedom
John Brown's Raid on American Memory
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HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom
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Thurs., April 11thx
Summative Review
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HW: Mission U.S.: Flight to Freedom
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Fri., April 12th
Causes of the Civil War Summative
Week of April 1st
Hope everyone had an enjoyable spring break and you are refreshed and ready to go for the 4th quarter. We will begin our unit on the Causes of the Civil War April 2nd. Our next summative will be on April 12th. It will consist of 10 Document Based Questions and 1 extended response question worth 10 pts. The extended response question will be based upon which party platform would you choose for the 1860 Presidentail Election.
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Tues. April 2nd
Guiding Questions and ID's
America, the Story of US: Division
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HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th
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Weds., April 3rd
Return Jacksonian Era and Manifest Destiny Summative
Reform Movements
Anti-Slavery Society
Seneca Falls Convention and Declaration of Sentiments
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HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial Role Assignments
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Thurs., April 4th
Popular Sovereignty
Kansas Nebraska Act
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott vs. Sandford
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HW:Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th,
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial Role Assignments
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Fri., April 5th
Simeon Bushnell Mock Trial
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HW: Mission U.S. FLight to Freedom simulation - Due April 12th
Week of March 18th
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This week we will be finishing up our Manifest Destiny / Growth of the Nation Unit. Our Summative will take place this Friday, March 22nd. The Summative will be 50 multiple choice questions (no extended response). Remember, you can use your big map while completing the summative. Your map must be completed by class on Thursday. You may hand write notes on the space provided on the back of your map (only below the "North", "South" and "West" sections).
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If you are planning on leaving for your spring break early, please inform Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl to schedule a time to take the summative before you leave.
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Mon. March 18th
Mexico wins Independence from Spain
Missions and Ranches
California
President Polk and the Oregon Territory
HW: Read American Nation 13.4 (pgs. 394-397). Take notes. Also, work on your big map and study for the summative.
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Tues. March 19th
Mexican-American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
HW: Read American Nation 13.5 (pgs.399-402) starting with "California Gold Rush". Complete the Journal Entry Activity. Also, work on your big map and study for the summative.
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Wed. March 20th
California Gold Rush
Compromise 1850
Gadsden Purchase
HW: Complete the big map and study for the summative.
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Thurs. March 21st
Review for the summative
Big map due today by class
HW: Study for the summative
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Fri. March 22nd
Summative - 50 Multiple Choice Questions. You may use your map to complete the summative.
HW: Have a great spring break and be safe!
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Week of March 11th
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This week we will be focusing on Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. We will learn about reasons and motivations for moving west, different groups of people moving across the country, and new territories and treaties. Remember to bring your packet of maps and your colored pencils to class every day this week.
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Keep in mind that our next summative will be on Friday, March 22nd. If you are planning on leaving for your spring break early, please tell Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl. We will have to make alternative plans for your summative. Thank you.
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Mon. March 11th
Manifest Destiny
Lure of the Oregon Trail
49th Parallel
Work on maps 1 & 2
HW: Read American Nation 13.1 (pgs. 382-284) Begin with "Exploring New Lands". Also, complete map 1.
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Tues. March 12th
Life on the Oregon Trail
Work on maps 2 & 3
HW: Read American Nation 13.5 (pgs. 398-399) Read up to, but not including "California Gold Rush"
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Wed. March 13th
The Mormon Trek
Work on maps 3 & 4
HW: Texas Independence and Annexation Reading. Highlight and take notes as necessary.
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Thurs. March 14th
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
Oregon Country
Texas Independence and Annexation
HW: Complete all four maps
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Fri. March 15th
Map Review Day - all maps are due.
Week of March 4th
The Manifest Destiny Unit begins this week. We will learn about our seventh president, Andrew Jackson, and the events that took place during his presidency. Remember to always bring your spiral notebook to class. On Friday, we will review the Early Republic Summative. Our next summative will be on March 22nd. If you are planning on leaving for you spring break early please tell Mrs. Tyrrell or Mrs. Diehl. We will have to make alternative plans for your summative.
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Mon. March 4th
Suffrage
Election of 1824 - The "Corrupt Bargain"
Adams - promoting economic growth
Election of 1828 - A "Bitter Campaign"
Jacksonian Democracy
HW: Read American Nation 12.2 (pgs. 365-368). Fill in the Jackson Organizer and take notes on the Bank War.
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Tues. March 5th
Spoils System
Kitchen Cabinet
Bank War
HW: Read American Nation 12.3 (pgs. 370-371) read up to but NOT including "Tragedy for Native Americans". Take notes.
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Wed. March 6th
Tariff of Abominations
Nullification Act
HW: Read American Nation 12.3 (pgs. 371-374) Take notes.
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Thurs. March 7th
Martin Van Buren
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
HW: none assigned
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Fri. March 8th
Review Early Republic Summative
Mapping
Week of Feb. 25th
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This week we will be finishing the Early Republic Unit. Our summative will take place on Friday, March 1st. The summative will cover information from the Presidency's of Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, John Quincy Adams, and Monroe. There will be 30 Multiple Choice questions and 1 Extended Response. We've learned a lot of information so far, and still have a lot to learn this week. It is extremely important that you study hard each night. Short quizzes will be given throughout the week.
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Mon. Feb. 25th - James Madison
The Industrial Revolution
HW: Read American Nation 11.3 (pgs. 342-346) Skip the "Three Sectional Leaders" section. Take notes.
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Tues. Feb. 26th - James Monroe
American Business Grows
Foreign Competition
The Protective Tariff 1816
Henry Clay's American System
The U.S. Gains Florida
The Missouri Compromise
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HW: Read American Nation 11. 4 - The Monroe Doctrine (pgs. 350-351) Take notes. Also, study for the Summative.
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Wed. Feb. 27th - James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
The Monroe Doctrine
Western Routes
Improvements to Roads
Steam Transportation
Canal System
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HW: Study for the Summative.
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Thurs. Feb. 28th
Review for the Summative.
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Fri. Feb. 29th
Early Republic Summative. 30 Multiple Choice, 1 Extended Response.
Week of Feb. 19th
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Welcome back from your long weekend. This week we will be wrapping up Chapter 10. We'll discover the new territory provided by the Louisiana Purchase, new threats from overseas, conflicts with Native Americans, and the War of 1812. You should be studying every night, and expect to have a few quizzes throughout the week.
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Tues. Feb. 19th
Return Articles of Confederation and Constitution Summative
Marbury v. Madison DBQ Activity
Control of the Mississippi River
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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HW: Read American Nation 10.3 (pgs. 312-314) Take notes. Review notes from 9.2 (pgs. 285-286). Also, complete the Marbury v. Madison DBQ Activity.
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Wed. Feb. 20th
Trade Around the World
American Neutrality is Violated
Jefferson Tries and Embargo
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HW: Read American Nation 10.4 (pgs. 316-319) Take notes.
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Thurs. Feb. 21st
Conflict with Native Americans
Tecumseh's Confederation
The War Hawks
Causes for Declaring War
Early Days of the War of 1812
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HW: Read 10.5 (pgs. 320-325) Complete the War of 1812 Graphic Organizer
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Fri. Feb. 22nd
War of 1812
Week of Feb. 11th
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This week we will begin the Early Republic unit. This will be a fast paced unit as we'll cover five chapters (9-13) in the American Nation textbook over the next three weeks. So, make sure you're keeping up with homework and classwork, as well as studying every night! Our Early Republic Summative will be on March 1st.
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We'll start this week with Chapter 9 and end the week partly into Chapter 10. With the long weekend ahead of us, time is of the essence and we need to stay focused and on task.
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EXTRA CREDIT - EARN UP TO 10 POINTS: Watch the President's State of the Union Address and complete the activity that is attached. It will be due on Weds., Feb. 13th.
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Mon. Feb. 11th
Washington Sets Precedents
Judiciary Act of 1789
National Debt and Hamilton's Plan for the Economy
National Bank
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HW: Read American Nation Ch. 9.2 pgs. 284-286 and fill in the French Revolution Graphic Organizer (Both sides. Bullet points on back side)
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Tues. Feb 12th
Whiskey Rebellion
French Revolution
Neutrality Proclamation
Jay's Treaty
Washington's Farewell Address
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HW: Read American Nation Chapter 9.3 pgs. 287-290 and complete the Hamilton/Jefferson T-Chart.
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Wed. Feb. 13th
Differing views of Hamilton and Jefferson
Election of 1796
Conflict with France (XYZ Affair)
Alien and Sedition Acts
Election of 1800
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HW: Read American Nation Ch. 10.1 pgs. 302-305 and take notes.
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Thurs. Feb. 14th - Happy Valentines Day!
Jefferson's Presidency
Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison
American Nation textbook
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Week of Feb. 4th
This week we will be wrapping up Chapter 8 in the American Nation textbook (The United States Constitution). Due to having a snow day on Friday, we have pushed the summative back one day. On Thursday, we will have a review for our Summative.
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Our Summative will be on Friday, February 8th. It will include the Articles of Confederation, Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Shays' Rebellion, the United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Bill of Rights. There will be 30MC and 1ER question. You should be studying chapters 7 & 8 in your American Nation textbook and your notes from class. Also, take a look at the videos and handouts from the previous two weeks.
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Mon. Feb. 4th
The Articles
The 3 Branches of Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
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HW: Study for the Summative
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Tues., Feb. 5th
Bill of Rights
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
HW: Study for the Summative
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Wed., Feb. 6th
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
HW: Study for the Summative
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Thurs. Feb. 7th
Review for the Summative (Chapters 7 & 8).
HW: Study for the Summative
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Fri. Feb. 8th
Summative. 30 MC and 1 ER question.
Week of Jan. 28th
We will be conducting our Mock Constitutional Convention Monday - Weds. During the convention you will be re-creating what our Founding Fathers did while debating what should be included in our Constution. We will learn about the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan and decide upon the Great Compromise. We will also have a debate on who should be included as part of our population - henceforth the 3/5ths Clause. It should call for a very interesting week.
Our next summative will be on Feb. 7th. It will include the Articles of Confederation, Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Shays' Rebellion, The United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Bill of Rights.
Homework for the week will consist of studying for the upcoming summative and completing the Mock Constitutional Convention Bullet Points for debate.
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Weds., Jan. 30th
Mock Constitutional Convention
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HW: Complete 7 Basic Principles Chart - American Nation pgs. 250 - 251
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Thurs., Jan. 31st
Review Constitutional Bullet Points
Preamble to the Constitution
7 Basic Principles of the Constitution
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HW: Read American Nation 252 - 257 and complete "
Fri., Feb. 1st
Articles of the Constitution
Branches of Government
Checks and Balances
Separation of Power
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HW: Study for upcoming summative on Feb. 7th
Week of Jan. 21st
I hope you had the chance to watch the Public Swearing in Ceremony of President Obama on this very momentious holiday; Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be discussing President Obama's Inaugural Address and make connections to what we have learned about our American heritage.
This week will be our practice OAA week. Our schedule is going to be a little different from our normal school week. I am not going to list our agenda by the day, but for the week, because I will not see all of you every day. We will be having our Mock Constitutional Convention next week. You will be making the very same decisions as our Founding Fathers did when they created our Constitution.
Make sure to write down your homework assignments from the Homework Board in the classroom.
President Obama's Inaugural Address
Shays' Rebellion 1 of 5
Shays' Rebellion 2 of 5
Shays' Rebellion 3 of 5
Shays' Rebellion 4 of 5
Shays' Rebellion 5 of 5
Week of Jan. 14th
We will be taking our American Revolutionary War summative on Weds., Jan. 16th. There will be 30MC and 1 ER question. You should be studying Ch. 6 of your American Nation textbook, the Declaration of Independence, and your notes. Alos, take a look at the video's and handouts from our previous week.
Mon. - we will finish up the unit with the Treaty of Paris 1783 and begin our review.
Tues. - we will view America, the Story of US
Weds. - Summative
Thurs. - Guidance will be having their career day in the Media Center
Fri. - No School
Week of Jan. 7th
Our Revolutionary War and the Declarartion of Independence will be our next summative and it will be on Jan. 16th. Please bring your electronic devices to class this week. We will be investigating the Declaration of Independence and deconstructing its meaning. We will have the classroom iPads on Tues. and Weds. if you do not have a device to use in the classroom.
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National Geography Bee will be on Tues., Jan. 8th and will be hosted by Superintendent Russ Bennett. The Harmon finalists are as follows:
8th Grade: Ian Doemling, Paul Esposito, Colin Heath, James Kristell, Ann Marie Messing, Lauren Southall, Jared Ruehr
7th Grade: Zach Elsawy and Gunnar Meyer
6th Grade: Ricky John
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Extra Credit Opportunity - Go to the Discussion Board for a new topic this week.
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Mon., Jan. 7th
Enlightenment Ideals - We the People
Student Presentations of We the People assignment from Friday
Introduction to the Declaration of Independence
HW: Read and take notes or make notecards for 6.2 in your American Nation Textbook (pgs. 173 - 176)
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Tues., Jan. 8th
Understanding the Declaration of Independence
9 Key Concepts of the Declaration of Independence video
HW: Complete the assignment given in class for your part of the Delcaraion of Independence deconstruction - follow the guidelines given in class.
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Weds., Jan. 9th
Complete the Declaration of Independence deconstruction
HW: Use your American Nation textbook to complete the handout given in class.
Thurs., Jan. 10th
American Revolutionary War
Battle of Bunker Hill
HW: Use your American Nation textbook to complete the handout given in class.
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Fri., Jan. 11th
American Revolutionary War Continued
Battle of Trenton
Valley Forge
Swamp Fox - Francis Marion
Battle of Yorktown
HW: Begin to study for your Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence Summative
Week of Dec. 16th
We will be viewing the movie Roots Episode I and II by Alex Haley throughout the week. This is our introduction to our slavery unit. We will continue this unit into 2013. Students who will not be watching the video will have an alternative assignment. This assignment is a simultion of taking the role as a fugitive in "The Fugitive's Path to Freedom". Students who are participating in the alternative assignment will journal their experiences and the decisions they make on their path to freedom. Students will also keep track of their points and determine their outcome based upon their score. This will be graded as a formative assignment. Students who are viewing the video will complete a viewing guide for each day and it will be collected as a formative grade worth 40pts. Each day's assignment will be collected the following day. The viewing guides are available below to download at home.
Week of Dec. 9th and Dec. 16th
We will be finishing our Road to Revolution Unit with our summative on Friday, Dec. 14th. It will consist of 30 multiple choice questions and 1 extened response question. Please use the resource page of our wiki to help you review for the summative. Also, review your spiral notes, note cards, flow charts, and read your American Nation textbook Ch. 5.2 and 5.3.
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Mission U.S For Crown or Colony Simulation formative is due by Fri., Dec. 14th. Be sure to complete your Mission U.S.assignment sheet during the simulation. It will be worth 20 pts. Late work will not be accepted for this assignment. It was assigned on Dec.3rd and it will help you study for the summative.
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This week we will be working through the remaining Road to Revolution topics with our note cards, flow charts, and multiple perspectives activity. The following topics to be discussed are:
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The Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Quebec Act
First Continental Congress
Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Homework for the week will be to complete your Road to Revolution II Flowchart by Thurs. (we will also be working on it in class). Also, complete your Mission U.S. Simulation assignment by Friday, Dec. 14th.
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Be sure to study for your summative!!!!
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Week of Dec. 16th
We will be watching Roots Episode I throughout the week
A viewing guide and assignment will be completed each day for a 40 pt. formative
Week of Dec. 2nd
Scrapbooks are due on Tues., Dec. 4th. Turn them into your homeroom teacher. Scrapbooks and grades will be returned on Dec. 21st.
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We will be having our Boston Massacre Mock Trial this week. Students will be attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and jurors during our mock trial. This will give students a better understanding of what took place during the Boston Massacre and decide for themselves if the soldiers were innocent or guilty of murdering 5 individuals in front of the Custom's House. A sixth victim died 10 years later. Would he be one of the murdered? These are questions you will have to answer. To learn more information about the Boston Massacre and the trial click the following link Boston Massacre Historical Society.
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Use our Road to Revolution Resource Page for additional information.
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Mission U.S.Mission 1: For Crown or Colony Simulation - due Dec. 14th, 20 pt. formative
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You should already be studying for your upcoming Road to Revolution Summative on Dec. 14th. It will cover Chapter 5.2 and 5.3 from your American Nation textbook.
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Mon., Dec. 3rd.
Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation
Boston Massacre Re-enactment History Channel - 3 minute video
Boston Massacre Mock Trial Prep
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HW: Read the Boston Massacre Informational Packet and highlight important information - you will be using this information to help you write your questions for our Boston Massacre Mock Trial
Write your questions for your part of the mock trial
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Tues., Dec. 4th - Fri., Dec. 7th
Boston Massacre Mock Trial - Boston Massacre Trial - John Adams HBO Series
HW for Dec. 4th: Read and make notecards for American Nation textbook 5.3, pgs. 155 - 157 (Setting the Scene up to Parliament Strikes Back)
HW for Dec. 5th: Read and make notecards for 5.3, pgs. 157 - 158 (Parliament Strikes Back up to Lexington and Concord)
HW for Dec. 6th: Read and make notecards for 5.3 pgs. 159 - 160 (Lexington and Concord to the end of the section)
We will be using the notecards for an activity during the week of Dec. 9th.
Week of Nov. 26th
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break and you are ready to get back to work. We will begin our Road to Revolution Unit on Weds. Monday and Tuesday we will be having our Geography Bee. Review your handout for the websites to help you study for the bee. You can also access information through our Geography Bee link in our resource column to the right.
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Extra Credit Opportunities: Don't forget to add to the discussion board for this week. The topic is Thanksgiving and the speeches given by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with Lincoln making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Mission US extra credit will be due by the summative. Instructions will be given later in the week.
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Our Road to Revolution Summative will be on Dec. 14th.
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Monday, Nov. 26th
Geography Bee - Rounds 1 - 3
HW: American Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 146 - 148 (Begin at Setting the Scene and Stop at Britain Imposes New Taxes)
You will need your notecards to complete an activity for Weds.
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Tuesday, Nov. 27th
Geography Bee - Rounds 4 - 6
HW: American Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 148 - 151(Begin at Britain Imposes New Taxes and Stop at New Colonial Leaders)
You will need your notecards to complete an activity for Weds.
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Weds., Nov. 28th
Pontiac's War
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act
HW: Ameican Nation textbook - Read and make notecards for 5.2 pgs. 151 - 154 (Beginning at New Colonial Leaders through The Economic Effects of the Stamp Act)
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Thurs., Nov. 29th
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Colonial Leaders
Primary Documents Activity
HW: Complete Flowchart from Class
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Friday, Nov. 30th
Boston Massacre Primay Documents
Weeks of Nov. 19th and Nov. 26th
Happy Thanksgiving and I wish everyone a wonderful holiday with family and friends! Enjoy the couple of days off relaxing and watching the History Channel:)
DC. Scrapbook day is Tues. - Bring all of your materials to school
Geography Bee is on Nov. 26th and 27th
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Mon., Nov. 19th
Finishing up the extended responses questions to our French and Indian War Summative
Students who finished will be working on document based questions
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HW: Bring all of your scrapbook materials to school on Tues.
Tues., Nov. 20th
Scrapbook Day
THANKSGIVING BREAK! ENJOY!
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Week of Nov. 26th
Nov. 26th and 27th - Geography Bee
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Weeks of Nov. 12th and Nov. 19th
I would like to take this time to personally thank our Veteran's for ensuring our freedoms and protecting our democracy. In honor of Veteran's Day we will have our Veteran's Day Observance on Monday, Nov. 12th.
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Our French and Indian War Summative will be on Friday, Nov. 16th. Read pgs. 140-146 in your American Nation textbook. It will consist of 30 MC questions and two short answer questions for a total of 40 pts.
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DC Scrapbook day will be on Nov. 20th. Please bring all of your scrapbook materials to your homeroom.
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Mon., Nov. 12th
Veteran's Day Observance
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HW: Perspectives Activity - Outline/Take Notes from American Nation Textbook pgs. 140-144
Study for Summative
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Tues., Nov. 13th
George Washington and his Leadership
Jumonville Glen
Fort Necessity
Albany Congress and Albany Plan of Union
General Braddock
Forks of the Ohio - Fort Duquesne
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HW: Albany Plan of Union Essay Questions Activity, Outline/Take Notes from Americna Nation Textbook pgs. 144-145
Study for Summative
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Weds., Nov. 14th
Fort William Henry
Last of the Mohicans video clip
Fort Louisbourg, Canada
Battle for Quebec
Treaty of Paris
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HW: Treaty of Paris Activty, Study for Summative
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Thurs., Nov. 15th
Review - Comic Strip Classroom Activity
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HW: Study for the summative
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Fri., Nov. 16th
French and Indian War Summative
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Mon., Nov. 19th
Return French and Indian War Summative
Proclamation Act
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Tues., Nov. 20th
Scrapbook Day
Weds., Nov. 21st - Fri., Nov. 23rd Thanksgiving Break
Week of Nov. 5th
National and Local Elections and Issues will be voted upon on Tues., Nov. 6th. Watch and predict who will win the Presidential Election throughout the day. Does your prediction change? What do you think the Presidential nominees are thinking while watching the returns? What are your thoughts throughout the day?
DC Close Up Project is Due on Friday, Nov. 9th
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Mon., Nov. 5th
I Can Statements for the French and Indian War
Essential Question and Enduring Understanding
Media Lab Day - DC Close Up Project - Due Nov. 9th
HM: Due Weds. - Complete the information for the Enduring Understanding and Essential Question on your I Can Statement Handout, Complete Vocabulary Assignment
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Tues., Nov. 6th
Watch the National and Local Elections - Keep in mind the questions for the Week
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Weds., Nov. 7th
Review Essential Question and Enduring Understanding of the French and Indian Wars
King William's War Google Earth Presentation
King William's ABC Chart from Google Earth
HW: Write bullet points for the King William's ABC Chart - to be used later to help you write an essay about the French and Indian Wars
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Thurs., Nov. 8th
French and Indian War Video Clip
Queen Anne's War - Google Earth Presentation
Queen Anne's ABC Chart
HW: Write bullet points for Queen Anne's ABC Chart - to be used later to help you write an essay about the French and Indian Wars
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Fri., Nov. 9th
King George's War - Google Earth Presentation
King George's ABC Chart
Writing Assignment - Cause and Effect, and Comparison Essay of the 3 French and Indian Wars - to be completed in class - may use notes from ABC Charts
DC Close Up Project is Due
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Week of Oct. 29th
We had a wonderful educational experience in Washington D.C.! Thank goodness we weren't supposed to go this week.
American History Museum Box Due Fri., Nov. 2nd
DC Close Up Project - Due Fri., Nov. 9th
DC Scrapbook Work Day - Tues., Nov. 20th
DC Scrapbook due Dec. 4th.
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Mock Election Gateway:
Mock Election begins Tues., Oct. 30th and runs through Fri., Nov. 2nd
Follow this link to the National and State and Local Elections... and then follow the directions on your instruction sheet.
Nov. 1st - Fall Conference Night
Nov. 7th - Fall Conference Night
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Veterans Day Observance
Our next unit of study will be the French and Indian Wars with our summative on Nov. 16th.
Discussion Board Topics:
Week 1 : 29 October- 6 November: 2012 Presidential Election Final Decisions
Mon., Oct. 29th
DC Wrap-Ulp
Upload 20 images from your DC trip - 10 from your selected monument and 10 images of where else you saw your theme
HW: Museum Box Collage is due Friday - 9 images from the American History Museum with captions. Print out to be handed in at the beginning of class.
Tues., Oct. 30th and Weds., Oct. 31st
Media Lab Days - DC Close Up Project
Mock Election Instructions
HW: Work on your DC Close Up Project
Thurs., Nov. 1st
French and Indian Wars Overview
HW: Read American Nation Textbook pgs. 140 -147 and make an outline of your notes
Fri., Nov. 2nd
French and Indian Wars - Causes of the War
Mock Election Closes - Cast your Vote
Week in Advance: Week of Nov. 5th
Google Earth:
King William's War
Queen Anne's War
King George's War
Albany Plan
George Washington becomes a leader
French and Indian War
Week of Oct. 8th
We are wrapping up our unit on Exploration, European Colonization, and 13 Colonies. Our summative will be on Oct. 11th. It will consist of 40 MC and 1 ER for a total of 50 points. Use the Wiki resource page to help you study and the graphic organizers from Mind 42. The links for the graphic organizers are located on the Resource page and below in our weekly assignments. Also, go to Study Island and take their quizzes to help you prepare for you summative.
Discussion Board - County Issues and Candidates
Our Washington DC trip is right around the corner. We will begin preparing for the trip next week in class. Fees are due by Oct. 15th. Please turn in your fee with the yellow slip that was handed out in class and turn it into Mrs. Tyrrell.
Mon., Oct. 8th
Media Lab day - We will be working on your Colonial Advertising Project
Colonial Ad Project is due Tues., Oct. 9th. Turn in a printed copy of your Ad and an electronic copy must be saved in my Dropbox.
HW: Study for your upcoming summative. Study your American Nation Textbook Chapters 3 and 4
Tues, Oct. 9th
Colonial Advertizing Project is due - Turn in Hard Copy in Class on Oct. 9th
Weds., Oct. 10th
Summative Review
Thurs., Oct. 11th
Summative
Fri., Oct. 12th
No School
Week of Oct. 1st
We are continuing our unit with the 13 Colonies. Our Exploration, European Settlement, and 13 Colonies Summative is Oct. 11th. It will consist of 40 MC and 2 ER for a total of 50 pts. Do not forget to use all of your resources in helping you to study for the summative.
25 pt. Summative Colonial Advertising Project is due Oct. 9th. Most of your work needs to be completed outside of class time. This is an individual project.
Continue working on your Study Logs and Notes/Issues section of your binder. There will be a spot check throughout the week on your study log and notes/issues. They are coming along, but a few students need to work more deligently on their study logs.
Our Washington DC Trip is approaching quickly. Fees are due by Oct. 15th. When bringing your payment in be sure to include your yellow fee slip. Turn your money into Mrs. Tyrrell. Bus assignments will be announced this week. Our DC trip is Oct. 24, 25, and 26.
Mon., Oct. 1st
Current Events
Recap on European Colonization
House of Burgesses - 1st General Assembly
Pilgrim Colony at Plymouth Mind42 Web
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 3. 5 - Review and take notes.
Tues., Oct. 2nd
New England Colonies
New England Colonies Mind Map
New England Map
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 4.1. Complete Web of the New England Colonies that was started in class.
Wes., Oct. 3rd
Middle Colonies
Middle Colonies Mind Map
1st Presidential Debate - watch for extra credit (details will be given in class)
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 4.2. Complete Web of the Middle Colonies that was started in class.
Thurs., Oct. 4th
Presidential Debate Discussion
Southern Colonies
Southern Colonies Mind Map
HW: American Nation Textbook Ch. 4.3. Complete Web of the Southern Colonies that was started in class.
Fri., Oct. 5th
Current Events Discussion
13 Colonies - Tying it all together
Week of Sept. 24th
Students' Study Logs and Notebooks will be checked in class on Monday.
Parents are invited to attend the DC Parent Meeting on Thurs., Sept. 27th at 7PM. This is for parents only. Students will be going over this information in class. Students brought home on Friday, Sept. 21st, their DC fee slips with payment and due date information. Please check with your child if you havenot received your fee slip from them.
Monday, Sept. 24th
Media Lab Day - ABC-CLIO Exploration of Jamestown Research Assignment
HW: Complete Jamestown Exploration Assignment if not completed in class.
Tuesday, Sept. 25th
New Spain Review - Spanish Colonization of North America
Roanke Island
HW: Preview Ch. 3.5 in the American Nation Textbook
Weds., Sep. 26th
Jamestown Settlement 1607
Colonial Life in America
Plymouth
Thur., Sept. 27th
European Powers in North America - French, British, Dutch, and Swedes
Fri., Sept. 28th
Media Lab Day - 13 Colonies Advertisement Project - Due Oct. 9th
Propaganda Techniques
Week of Sept. 17th
We are beginning our week by celebrating Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. For more information click on the link. National Constitution Center
We will begin our Exploration / Colonization Unit this week. We will being reading Ch. 3 from our American Nation Textbook. Our summative will be on October 11th.
Washington DC Information
Students have selected their partners and roommates. We are now moving onto the next phase of our trip. Students are to return their Veteran's Form by Tues., Sept. 18th. Students are to turn into Mrs. Tyrrell their relatives who are Veterans on the Veteran Form. Please include their Military Division, Rank, Years of Service, Awards, how they are related to the student, and any other pertinent information. During our Wreath Laying Ceremony in DC we will announce all Veteran's names along with all of the information provided.
DC Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Sept. 27th at 7 PM at Harmon Middle School. Please plan to attend. This is a very important meeting for parents to attend. Students are asked not to attend. We will cover the same information with the students during their Social Studies classes.
Mon., Sept. 17th
National Constitution Day Observance
We the People . . . Lessons
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.1 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Add to the Discussion Board
Tues., Sept. 18th
Protestant England, Catholic Spain
Exploration / Early Colonization Guiding Questions and Terms
Columbus and the Columbian Exchange - Old World / New World
Native American Influences
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.2 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Weds., Sept. 19th and Thrus., Sept. 20th
Return / Review Opening Unit Summative
Colonizing New Spain - Impact on Native Americans
HW: Review American Nation Textbook Ch. 3.3 - take notes in your Notes / Issues section of your spiral, complete Study Log
Fri., Sept. 21st
6 Voyages of Francis Drake Mapping Activity
Mapping European Colonies
Week of Sept. 10th
Group selections will be made for our Washington DC trip. Please have all roommates sign the form and return to Mrs. Tyrrell by Friday, Sept. 14th before 1st period.
Our Geography/Economics/Government/Citizenship Summative (35 pts.) will be on Friday, Sept. 14th. This summative is a practice summative and will be counted as a formative grade. Make sure to bring your binder and notebook to class every day. You will have a Study Log/Notebook Check on Friday. It will be a formative grade 30 pts..
Continue to post to the discussion board and keep up with the current events that are occuring throughout the world.
Mon., Sept. 10th
Guiding Questions / Terms
Mapping Review
Penny Game - Income/Spending Charts
Top 10 Countries GDP
Economic Top 10 Lists
3 Branches of Government - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
HW: Complete practice map of states and regions (Due Thurs., Sept. 13th)
HW: Propaganda Techniques - Watch TV ads for the 7 propaganda techniques, identify the ad and which technique it uses (Due. Thurs., Sept. 13th)
HW: Review Ch. 8, American Nation textbook
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Tues., Sept. 11th
9/11 Observance / Terrorism
Perceptions of War
EHL - What are the basic rules of international humanitarian law?
Geneva Conventions
Weds., Sept. 12th
Bill of Rights / Homeland Security
We the People Lessons 23 and 26
The Will of the People - Williamsburg Video
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Study for Friday's Summative - Study your American Nation Textbook, Ch. 8
Due: Practice Map and Propaganda Technique's Assignment due Thrus.
Thur,, Sept. 13th
Electoral College - Mapping Delegates
Political Candidates
Summative Review
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HW: Study for Summative, Organize your Study Log / Notebook
Fri,, Sept. 14th
Opening Unit Summative - 35 points
Study Log / Notebook Check - 30 points
Week of Sept. 3rd
Washington D.C. - Partner selection will begin this week. Partner forms will be handed out during your Social Studies class and will be due by Friday, Sept. 7th
Be sure to post to the Discussion Board - Current Issues: Gas Prices and Energy
Geography, Economics, Government Practice Summative will be on Sept. 14th. The summative will be counted as a formative grade. You should be studying for the summative every night.
Tues., Sept. 4th
Economic Terms Activity - To be completed for homework if not completed in class.
Who would you vote for? - Scholastic News Article
Current Events
Weds., Sept. 5th and Thurs., Sept. 6th
Continuation of Economic Terms - An Economic Story
Preamble to the Constitution - American Nation pg. 223
Basic Government - American Nation Ch. 8, Section 1 & 2
Fri., Sept. 7th
The Penny Game - Income and Spending Activity
Discussion on the Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Week of Aug. 27th
Issue of the Week: 2012 Presidential Election
The Republican National Convention is being held in Tampa, Florida this week. Due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the opening day has been postponed until Tuesday. Take a look at Behind the Scenes of the 2012 National Republican Convention a GOPConvention2012.com.
You need to be studying the geography of the United States and be able to identify the states. Go to the resource page and play the games to learn the states.
Your American Nation textbook should be covered and left at home to help you study for the next days lesson.
Monday, August 27th- Finish online activities as needed.
Contact/ Signature sheet due.
Computer Lab Day: Enrollment in the HarmonSS8 and MockCongress2013 wikis, Introduction to Personal Pages, Discussion Boards, ABC-CLIO and Google Docs
Save all of your H drive files to a jump drive and upload to http://google.docs.com. You will need to download Google Drive onto your home computer. Follow the instructions given in class or go to https://vimeo.com/42348142 to watch a video on how to download Google Drive to your home computer.
Tuesday, August 28th- Study- Options TBS
Issue Discussion - 2012 Presidential Election
Study Log / Interactive Notebook Set Up
Geography Pre-test
American Nation Textbook: Themes of Geography pg. 4 - 9
Wednesday, August 29th- Study- Options TBS
U.S. Geography- History Alive: U.S. Regions and Stereotypes
American Nation: Geography and Climate pgs. 10 -17
Thursday, August 30th- Study- Options TBS
U.S. Geography- History Alive: Location, Location, Location and Landmarks
Friday, August 31st- Participate in the Wiki Discussion
News of the Week Discussion Region Assignments for Mock Congress
Coming Attractions:
Current Events Mondays
Friday News Discussio
Election 2012
Economic and Political Vocabulary Pre-Test